This Wheelie Wellness session brings together people with physical disability and spinal cord injury and their support networks for an informative and welcoming half-day event. Three speakers will share practical knowledge and lived insights across health, wellbeing, and assistive technology — followed by a light lunch and the opportunity to connect with peers.

Educate

Practical knowledge from health professionals and lived experience.

Connect

Peer conversation and community building in a welcoming space.

Empower

Resources and tools to support health and wellbeing goals.

11:00 am

Welcome and acknowledgement of Country

Registration and welcome table. Light refreshments available on arrival.

ParaQuad Tasmania host opens the event. Housekeeping, overview of the day, and acknowledgement of Country.

11:10 am

Katherine Reed — lived experience

Personal story, practical insights, and the importance of community connection plus Q&A

11:35 am

James Bevitt - Exercise Physiologist - In Balance Launceston
Hear the latest about adaptive exercise tailored to your needs from shoulder health, preventative care and more!

12:00 pm

Josh Arnott – Astris PME Assistive Tech to meet your needs

20-minute presentation with range of seating systems and power add-ons

12:25 pm

Light lunch and peer connection (35 min)

Informal networking with speakers and peers. Resource table available. Thank you and close at 1:00 pm.

Contact the host of Wheelie Wellness Launceston